PRIMROSE TIME could have been let in lightly by the assessor and we believe he can account for Pamak D'Airy and Justtheoneforyou. The selection has had the misfortune of seeing the backside of Bedlam Boy on his last two starts and while that horse has gone to grade in the 130's; the handicapper has allocated a mark of 103. Pamak D'Airy probably will appreciate the step up in trip and there will be no issues in relation to the going. Justtheoneforyou was a consistent sort last term and should have gained plenty of confidence for his recent effort at this course.St Killian's Run was spoken of as having ability though has failed to necessarily back up that earlier opinion. Calin Royal has been beaten in a couple of small field races and it remains to be seen as to how feasibly he is handicapped at present. A race with plenty of imponderables but Primrose TIme's handicap mark looks too good to miss.
Calin Royal (FR) 8-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, left 2nd 6th, no impression on winner from 3 out, 2nd of 4, 18l behind Knockara Beau (11-9) at Kelso 2m 6f nov chs (2) sft in Dec.
Pamak D'airy (FR) 9-4fav (11-5) With leader, led 6th, hard pressed 4 out, ridden and headed 2 out, 3rd and no impression when left 6 lengths 2nd last, 2nd of 6, 6l behind Blacks Bridge (11-3) at Newcastle 2m nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) hvy in Jan.
St Killian's Run (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) Held up, outpaced after 5 out, soon weakened, 5th of 6, 41l behind Blacks Bridge (11-3) at Newcastle 2m nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) hvy in Jan.
Helvic Head (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened from 4 out, towards rear when hampered and unseated rider next, in a race won by Meet The Parents (10-1) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp chs 0-116 in Jul, 15 ran.
Justtheoneforyou 11-4 (11-0) Tracked winner to 8th, remained in touch, driven 3 out, kept on to regain 2nd flat, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 11l behind Diamond Frontier (11-0) at Newcastle 2m beg chase (4) sft in Jan.
Primrose Time 8-1 (9-13) Led to 1st, remained with winner until blundered 3 out, one pace, 2nd of 5, 6l behind Bedlam Boy (11-5) at Ayr 2m nov chs (3) sft in Dec.
Lord Collingwood (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, blundered 5th, hit 7th, went 4th 14th, soon ridden and weakened, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Shardakhan (11-11) at Kempton 3m nov hcp chs 0-120 (3) sft in Jan '08, 12 ran.
Waterski 9-2 (9-9) Held up in touch, went 2nd 4 out, one pace, 2nd of 7, 6l behind Bay Cherry (10-13) at Kelso 2m 6f nov hcp chs 0-125 (3) hvy in Nov.
Tranos (USA) 28-1 (10-6) In rear, blundered 5th, weakening when hampered and unseated rider 7th, in a race won by Carrietau (11-2) at Catterick 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) sft in Jan, 9 ran.
